To transmit identifying numbers, dates, and other basic data relating to the transaction set
| Position | Element | Name | Type | Min/Max | Repeat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 353 | Transaction Set Purpose Code | Mandatory | ID | 2/2 | 1 |
| 2 | 140 | Standard Carrier Alpha Code | Mandatory | ID | 2/4 | 1 |
| 3 | 373 | Date | Mandatory | Date | 8/8 | 1 |
| 4 | 831 | Inspection Location Type Code | Mandatory | ID | 1/2 | 1 |
| 5 | 832 | Ramp Identification | Opt | Alphanumeric | 1/9 | 1 |
| 6 | 19 | City Name | Opt | Alphanumeric | 2/30 | 1 |
| 7 | 156 | State or Province Code | Opt | ID | 2/2 | 1 |
| 8 | 834 | Inspector Identity Code | Opt | Alphanumeric | 1/6 | 1 |
| 9 | 927 | Damage Code Qualifier | Opt | ID | 1/1 | 1 |
| 10 | 66 | Identification Code Qualifier | Opt | ID | 1/2 | 1 |
| 11 | 67 | Identification Code | Opt | Alphanumeric | 2/80 | 1 |